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quality-focused senior research leader specializing in driving academic development by conducting key educational studies and conceptualizing innovative strategies eager to offer 16 years experience toward maximizing scholastic success.

 

profile of qualifications

 

         integral leader who effectively researches and assesses academic plans to improve scholastic success and student well-being.

         ambitious self-starter who conceptualizes, evaluates, and disseminates detailed strategies to achieve key academic objectives.

         excellent communicator who successfully interfaces with all levels of academic stakeholders and business professionals.

         extensive publications, conference presentations, and evaluation reports provided upon request.

career highlights

 

         successfully produced the 1^st annual washoe county school district data summit which is an all-day presentation and conversation with wcsd s superintendent, senior leadership, and the university of nevada, reno s college of education faculty.

         spearheaded improved interpersonal relations and communication processes by comprehensively evaluating and / or preparing thorough publications and presentations for granting agencies, executive-level leadership, and board of trustees.

         participated in 2 rigorous michael quinn patton seminars, utilization-focused evaluation and qualitative research methods.

         authored a chapter within the school of medicine s obesity assessment (st. jeor, 199x) and co-authored an additional chapter.

         appointed to the state department s educational committee on designing a nevada growth model of student achievement.

         selected as educator of the month by the rotary club of reno and wcsd s read and succeed volunteer of the month.

professional synopsis

 

 

research & evaluation team leader / senior evaluator (2008 c present)

         apply dynamic leadership talents toward directing a top-performing 8-member research and evaluation group in analyzing key grant programs, policies, and academic initiatives for a 63,000-student district across 102 schools.

         optimize data efficiency by managing collection and research agendas in support of a new strategic plan for the district, including coordinating efforts with external evaluators on a large-scale analysis of district grants and initiatives.

         interface between chief accountability officer and executive cabinet, as well as initiating research collaboration with washoe county s school district, the university of nevada, reno, wested, and the rel west regional educational laboratory.

 

program evaluator (2000 c 2008)

         strategically steered impact success and future grant development by evaluating key grant programs and district initiatives, including designing programming, obtaining funds, and supervising staff in an office for assessment and organizational learning.

         contributed strong communication skills toward assisting in grant proposal planning / writing within areas of needs assessment and program evaluation, along with supporting initiatives in school improvement planning and innovative program design.

 

 

social science research specialist (1998 c 2000)

         led large-scale survey research projects (i.e. cdc s behavioral risk factor surveillance study, nevada poll for nevada state legislature), including designing applied research studies for university departments, state agencies, and local non-profits.

         ensured seamless processes by managing multifaceted research teams comprised of results-focused staff and graduate students.

 

statistical assistant school of medicine (1994 c 1998)

         played a vital role in building and sustaining effective research efforts by supporting project statistician and groups on a nutrition education research project and reno diet heart study, including preparing publications and presentations.

education & technical summary

 

m.a., psychology, university of nevada                                                                      b.a., psychology, university of nevada

 

microsoft office suite • spss / pasw software • sql • microsoft windows os • macintosh os • internet applications

professional affiliations

 

our lady of wisdom university parish council • state committee for race to the top grant application preparation

wcsd district improvement plan committee co-leader • wcsd title ii steering committee • amnesty international

christian foundation for children & aging • american education research association • national staff development council

wcsd professional development committee • wcsd student achievement leadership team • phi kappa phi honor society

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging [ insert job title ] role, and am submitting my resume for your review.

 

as an individual committed to working for non-profit organizations and academic institutions, i am excited to build a rewarding career with your team, and am confident that my broad range of professional skills and academic credentials can achieve your key objectives.  i can offer 16 combined years of experience in quantitative / qualitative research and evaluation; strategic analysis and planning; and core academic development, and am well-versed in structural and instructional reforms, process improvement, business communications, and community public relations.

 

to complement my background, please note that i hold a b.a. and m.a. in psychology from the university of nevada.  i also recently participated in 2 rigorous michael quinn patton seminars on utilization-focused evaluation and qualitative research methods.

 

currently, as research & evaluation team leader / senior evaluator for washoe county school district, i apply my dynamic leadership talents toward directing a top-performing 8-member research and evaluation group in analyzing key grant programs, policies, and academic initiatives for a 63,000-student district across 102 schools.  within this role, i optimize data efficiency by managing collection and research agendas in support of a new strategic plan for the district, including coordinating efforts with external evaluators on a large-scale analysis of district grants and initiatives.  during this time, i successfully produced the 1^st annual washoe county school district data summit which is an all-day presentation and conversation with wcsd s superintendent, senior leadership, and the university of nevada, reno s college of education faculty.  as this is just a sampling of my job history, please kindly refer to my enclosed resume for additional experience and business accomplishments.

 

you will find me to be a results-focused professional who can contribute superior attention-to-detail and sharp problem-solving abilities.  in addition, i can plan, delegate, and complete multiple tasks within deadline-driven environments while streamlining research and development processes to increase scholastic productivity, efficiency, and quality.  for the sum of these aforementioned reasons, i believe i will prove to be an incredible asset to your team.

 

i look forward to hearing from you, and thank you in advance for your consideration.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

benjamin hayes